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PT® P.I. Pressurized Contact Insecticide

BASF · Piperonyl butoxide 4%; Pyrethrins 0.5% · EPA Reg 499-444 · INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE Document last checked 2025-03-13

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Active ingredient Piperonyl butoxide 4%; Pyrethrins 0.5%
Manufacturer BASF
Category INSECTICIDE; MITICIDE

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This product is a space, crack and crevice, and void treatment formulation used indoors. It controls a wide variety of pests including ants, bed bugs, carpet beetles, centipedes, clothes moths, cluster flies, crickets, fruit flies, gnats, millipedes, roaches, silverfish, spiders, wasps, and mosquitoes. Application methods include directing fog into spaces, injecting into cracks, crevices, and structural voids, or treating floor and lower walls.

Pests covered (77)
insectsCLUSTER FLIES, FLIES, FRUIT FLIES, GNATS, HORN FLIES, HOUSE FLIES, MOSQUITOES, SMALL FLYING MOTHS AND STABLE FLIESCLUSTER FLIES, CLOVER MITES, WASPS AND BEESANTS, BOOKLICE, CENTIPEDES, CLOVER MITES, CRICKETS, MILLIPEDES, ROACHES, SILVERFISH, SOWBUGS AND SPIDERSBED BUGSCARPET BEETLES (IN RESIDENCES)CLOTHES MOTHSCARPET BEETLES, CIGARETTE BEETLES, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLES, DRUG STORE BEETLES, GRAIN MITES, GRANARY WEEVILS, RED FLOUR BEETLES, RICE WEEVILS AND SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLES (FOR EXPOSED ADULT AND LARVAL STAGES)ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTHS, CHOCOLATE MOTHS, INDIAN MEAL MOTHS, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTHS (FOR EXPOSED ADULT AND LARVAL STAGES)SOWBUGSCENTIPEDESMILLIPEDESSPIDERSTICKSGRAIN MITEGRAIN MITES (LARVAE)GRAIN MITE (ADULT)CARPET BEETLECARPET BEETLE (LARVAE)CARPET BEETLE (ADULT)SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLESAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE (LARVAE)SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLE (ADULT)RED FLOUR BEETLERED FLOUR BEETLE (LARVAE)RED FLOUR BEETLE (ADULT)CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLECONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE (LARVAE)CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLE (ADULT)FLIESGNATSGNATS (ADULT)CLUSTER FLYMOSQUITOESHORN FLYHOUSE FLYSTABLE FLYFRUIT FLIESEARWIGSBEESWASPSANTSMUD DAUBERSSMALL FLYING MOTHSBED BUGMEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTHMEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH (LARVAE)MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTH (ADULT)CHOCOLATE MOTHCHOCOLATE MOTH (LARVAE)CHOCOLATE MOTH (ADULT)INDIAN MEAL MOTHINDIAN MEAL MOTH (LARVAE)INDIAN MEAL MOTH (ADULT)BOOKLOUSEFLEASSILVERFISHBEETLESCIGARETTE BEETLECIGARETTE BEETLE (LARVAE)CIGARETTE BEETLE (ADULT)DRUGSTORE BEETLEDRUGSTORE BEETLE (LARVAE)DRUGSTORE BEETLE (ADULT)ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTHANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH (LARVAE)ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTH (ADULT)GRANARY WEEVILGRANARY WEEVIL (LARVAE)GRANARY WEEVIL (ADULT)RICE WEEVILRICE WEEVIL (LARVAE)RICE WEEVIL (ADULT)COCKROACHESROACHESCRICKETSCLOVER MITE
Areas treatable (86)
cracks, crevices, holes and other small openingsinaccessible voids (including wall and equipment voids)space treatmentinside structural voidsCrack & Crevice treatmentvoid areas such as attics, false ceilings and crawl spacesjoints and channels if hollow, such as square or round tubing; mattresses, especially tufts, folds and edges; other areas where bed bugs may be harboringfloor and lower wallsclosets or storage areasDAIRY BARNS (ENCLOSED PREMISE TREATMENT)DAIRY BARNS (OPEN PREMISE TREATMENT)HOSPITALS (INDOOR-EDIBLE)HOSPITALS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)HOSPITALS (OUTDOOR EDIBLE)HOSPITALS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)NURSING HOMESMOTHPROOFING (CLOTHES)BATHROOMS/LAVATORIES (INDOOR)BATHROOMS (OUTDOOR)GARBAGE ROOMSSTORAGE AREAS (FEED/FOOD-EMPTY) (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)AIRCRAFT (NONFEED/NONFOOD) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)BUSES (FOOD/FEED) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)BUSES (NONFEED/NONFOOD) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)BUSES (FOOD/FEED) (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)BOATS/SHIPS (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)BOATS/SHIPS (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)RAILROAD TRAINSTRUCKS (NONFEED/NONFOOD) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)LOCKER ROOMSFLOORSCAMPGROUNDSRAILROAD BOXCARS (FEED/FOOD-FULL) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)RAILROAD BOXCARS (FEED/FOOD-FULL) (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (INDOOR EDIBLE)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (OUTDOOR EDIBLE)FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENTBASEBOARDSCLOSETSDOMESTIC DWELLINGS (INDOOR)GARAGESSINKSWINDOWSAPARTMENTS (INDOOR)HOTELS/MOTELS/TOURIST COURTS (INDOOR)HOUSEHOLD CLOTHING/FABRIC STORAGE AREAS (CLOSETS)DOMESTIC DWELLINGS (OUTDOOR)DOOR FRAMESWINDOW FRAMES (NONSOIL CONTACT NONFUMIGATION TREATMENT)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR EDIBLE)RESORTSEATING ESTABLISHMENTS (INDOOR EDIBLE)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)DAIRY PROCESSING PLANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)DAIRY PROCESSING PLANTS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)APARTMENTS (OUTDOOR)HOTELS/MOTELS/TOURIST COURTS (OUTDOOR)CARPETSDRAPERIESFURNITURERUGS/CARPETSHOUSEHOLD CONTENTS (WOOLEN CLOTHING/FABRICS/UPHOLSTERY STORAGE CONTAINERS)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL AREAS (OUTDOOR EDIBLE)COMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (INDOOR EDIBLE)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (INDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (OUTDOOR EDIBLE)FOOD MARKETING/STORAGE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)FOOD HANDLING EQUIPMENTCOMMERCIAL/INSTITUTIONAL/INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)DRAINSRESTAURANTS (INDOOR INEDIBLE)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (OUTDOOR EDIBLE)RESTAURANTS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)EATING ESTABLISHMENTS (OUTDOOR INEDIBLE)HUMAN BEDDINGMATTRESSESHUMAN CLOTHINGAIRCRAFT (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)AIRCRAFT (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)PET BEDDINGPET SLEEPING QUARTERSTRUCKS (FEED/FOOD-FULL) (NON-RESIDUAL SPACE TREATMENT)TRUCKS (FEED/FOOD-FULL) (NON-RESIDUAL CONTACT TREATMENT)

How to treat each type of area 18

cracks, crevices, holes and other small openings

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
insects Indoor 1 second
light
Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
insects Indoor 3 linear feet per second linear feet per second move injector tip along cracks
heavy
Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
insects Indoor 1 linear foot per second linear foot per second move injector tip along

inaccessible voids (including wall and equipment voids)

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
insects Indoor 5 to 10 seconds per 3 cu. ft. Several holes may be required in long-running voids.

space treatment

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
CLUSTER FLIES, FLIES, FRUIT FLIES, GNATS, HORN FLIES, HOUSE FLIES, MOSQUITOES, SMALL FLYING MOTHS AND STABLE FLIES Indoor 1 to 3 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft. Close all windows and doors. Direct fog upward and disperse in all locations. Keep area closed for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate before reoccupying.
ANTS, BOOKLICE, CENTIPEDES, CLOVER MITES, CRICKETS, MILLIPEDES, ROACHES, SILVERFISH, SOWBUGS AND SPIDERS Indoor 20 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft. open cabinets and doors in area to be treated, turn off air conditioners and fans and close doors and windows before treating. Disperse toward area suspected of harboring the greatest insect infestations. Disperse in all locations contacting as many insects as possible. Keep area closed for 15 minutes. Open and ventilate the treated area before reoccupying.
CLOTHES MOTHS Indoor 5 to 10 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft. To protect woolens and other keratin containing materials, brush clean then air out. Before treating entire article, treat a small hidden area of fabric to determine if staining will occur. Treat thoroughly by holding dispenser at least 18'' from garment. Treated articles should be put into a darkened closet or other darkened storage such as cedar chests, storage drawers or sealable plastic fabric bags.
CARPET BEETLES, CIGARETTE BEETLES, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLES, DRUG STORE BEETLES, GRAIN MITES, GRANARY WEEVILS, RED FLOUR BEETLES, RICE WEEVILS AND SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLES (FOR EXPOSED ADULT AND LARVAL STAGES) Indoor 20 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft.
ANGOUMOIS GRAIN MOTHS, CHOCOLATE MOTHS, INDIAN MEAL MOTHS, MEDITERRANEAN FLOUR MOTHS (FOR EXPOSED ADULT AND LARVAL STAGES) Indoor 5 to 10 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft. Close all doors and windows. Direct into all parts of room, especially around stored product containers, pallets and darkened are

inside structural voids

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
CLUSTER FLIES, CLOVER MITES, WASPS AND BEES Indoor 5 to 10 seconds per 3 cu. ft. locate all insect entrances and close all but one opening. Inject into remaining opening. For best results, treat at dusk or later.

Crack & Crevice treatment

Apply into cracks and crevices in all hiding places (such as behind baseboards, sinks, cabinets, meter boxes, door frames and windows)

Target pest
ANTS, BOOKLICE, CENTIPEDES, CLOVER MITES, CRICKETS, MILLIPEDES, ROACHES, SILVERFISH, SOWBUGS AND SPIDERS
Location
Indoor

Apply to cracks and crevices near the source of the infestation.

Target pest
CARPET BEETLES (IN RESIDENCES)
Location
Indoor

Locate source of infestation. Apply to nearby cracks and crevices.

Target pest
CLOTHES MOTHS
Location
Indoor

Apply into cracks and crevices of pantries, cabinets, food processing and handling equipment and other places where insects harbor. Also apply around cartons, containers and other areas where these insects tend to congregate. Contact as many insects as possible. Repeat treatment weekly or as insects appear. Infested stored products should be fumigated or treated by other effective methods using an approved product intended for this purpose.

Target pest
CARPET BEETLES, CIGARETTE BEETLES, CONFUSED FLOUR BEETLES, DRUG STORE BEETLES, GRAIN MITES, GRANARY WEEVILS, RED FLOUR BEETLES, RICE WEEVILS AND SAWTOOTHED GRAIN BEETLES (FOR EXPOSED ADULT AND LARVAL STAGES)
Location
Indoor

void areas such as attics, false ceilings and crawl spaces

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
ANTS, BOOKLICE, CENTIPEDES, CLOVER MITES, CRICKETS, MILLIPEDES, ROACHES, SILVERFISH, SOWBUGS AND SPIDERS Indoor 20 seconds per 1,000 cu. ft. calculate the volume of the void

joints and channels if hollow, such as square or round tubing; mattresses, especially tufts, folds and edges; other areas where bed bugs may be harboring

Take bed apart. Do not use in patient rooms in hospitals and nursing homes for treatment of bed bugs.

Target pest
BED BUGS
Location
Indoor

floor and lower walls

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
CARPET BEETLES (IN RESIDENCES) Indoor 10 seconds per 100 sq. ft. Hold product 36'' above floor and direct spray toward floor and lower walls

closets or storage areas

Target pest Location Rate Unit Label notes
CLOTHES MOTHS Indoor 1 second per 10 sq. ft. clean and treat inside of closets or storage areas before putting treated materials away. Treatment should be repeated every 6 months or as needed. Dry clean treated clothes before wearing.

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